Sting AA

Sting AA Tryouts 2023/2024

Questions regarding Sting U11/U13/U15/U18AA tryouts can be directed to: stingaadirector@sturgeonhockeyclub.com

See FAQ's below for info on AA & AAA tryout process

NB: If your home association is NOT Sturgeon Hockey Club, you MUST inform your registrar that you are tryout out for a AA team.

UPDATED: March 5, 2024

Sturgeon Sting Fall 2024/2025 season tryouts will most likely start:

U11AA & U13AA on September long weekend

U15AA & U18AA usually begin around the end of the first week of September.  

Sting will host a conditioning skate near the end of August 2024: dates TBA

See below for some important FAQ!

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Thank you to everyone who invested time and energy preparing for Sting 2023/2024 tryouts.  We valued every player who took to the ice this season. While we know not everyone makes the final cut, know we appreciate you bringing everything to tryouts this season!

Have a wonderful season.  

STURGEON STING 2023/2024 SEASON

Following teams are completed, tryouts are closed: 

U11AA FINAL ROSTER: U11 (HADP) - Sturgeon Hockey Club : Website by RAMP InterActive

U13AA FINAL ROSTER: U13AA - Sturgeon Hockey Club : Website by RAMP InterActive

U15AA FINAL ROSTER: U15AA - Sturgeon Hockey Club : Website by RAMP InterActive

U18AA FINAL ROSTER: U18AA - Sturgeon Hockey Club : Website by RAMP InterActive

STING AA FEES BREAKDOWN 2023/2024: STING AA FEES

What's included in tryout fee for U13/U15/U18AA:

• minimum 3 tryout skates  
• first skate is skills, second and third are scrimmages
• separate goalie evaluation skate
• releases will be made after third skate
• released players can request a second tryout upon approval of the league (discuss with Sting director) otherwise if not doing second tryouts, need to report back to home association registrar for house league tryouts
• Sting hopefuls continuing in tryouts will play in a preseason tournament (location TBA) If location requires a hotel stay, it is at the expense of the player
• releases may be made after each game
• final rosters will be announced between third and fourth week in September (sometimes later for U18AA)

NB: If your home association is NOT Sturgeon Hockey Club, you MUST inform your registrar that you are trying out for a AA team outside your home club. Hockey Alberta has removed the need to fill out a "Notification to Tryout Form" for U13/U15/U18AA levels. 

What's included in tryout fee for U11AA:

• four skates total
• first skate is skills/scrimmage, other three are scrimmages
• separate goalie evaluation skate
• releases will be made after final skate
• cannot request a second tryout, must report back to home association registrar after release
• final roster announced after final skate, usually mid-September

NB: If your home association is NOT Sturgeon Hockey club, you must fill out a "Notification to Tryout Form".  Form will be available via link when registrations open. This form applies to U11AA participants ONLY. 

FAQ's:

Question: Can a U18 player be at two AA tryouts at the same time (example: U16AA & U18AA) or a AAA tryout and a AA tryout at the same time?

Answer: NO, Hockey Alberta asks that the higher level be attended first then proceed to next level if a release occurs. As directed, here is the process:

1. Begin any AAA tryouts first, if released then

2. U18AA tryouts, if released then proceed to a second tryout or go to:

3. U16AA (if age permits), if released then return to home association

Question: Do I tryout for my home association house tryouts at the same time as Sting AA tryouts?

Answer: NO, you must start with Sting AA tryouts first. Most times our AA tryouts start prior to house side anyway.  If a player is last cut from Sting, meaning they are likely fairly strong, they will likely be placed on a SHC top house team. If from an outside association, please contact your president &/or registrar for more details.

Question: What if my home association house side tryouts start and I am still in Sting tryouts?

Answer: You can only do one tryout at at time. The higher level tryout takes priority for players, you continue with Sting tryouts. Sting directors are in contact with our zone associations regarding who is currently attending our tryouts. If a release occurs, you are going to contact your home association for instructions. Sting also contacts our zone reps (registrar and/or president) to inform them of the releases. 

Question: Do I have to pay for Sting AA tryout fees in advance if I am trying out for AAA elsewhere first? 

Answer: NO, you don't pay both tryout fees at the same time, always start with the higher level first, so in this case AAA. Our Sting AA tryout fee is non refundable. We do ask that you let us know your intentions via email  (see below) so we can keep track of all potential player movement. If your player gets released from the AAA process, they simply report to a Sting Director as soon as possible after the release occurs and they will walk you through the next steps/tryout times/tryout fee payment etc., there are no late fees on the Sting AA tryout fee for anyone released from AAA. 

Please email: 1) registrar@sturgeonhockeyclub.com as well as 2) stingaadirector@sturgeonhockeyclub.com 

Question:  When do late fees on tryout fees apply to me?

Answer: There are NO late fees associated to the Sting AA tryout fee, regardless which  home association you belong to. 

Clarification:

1)If your home association is Sturgeon Hockey Club and you plan on trying out for AAA, you don't need to register or pay the AA fee now (no late fees with be enforced) but you must inform the registrar of your intent by email to: registrar@sturgeonhockeyclub.com.

2)If your home association is NOT Sturgeon Hockey Club, you do not have a deadline for AA tryout fee payments thus do not pay late fees but we appreciate receiving your registration by August.